Acton vs Upper Woodstock
Property investment comparison - Acton, TAS 7320 vs Upper Woodstock, TAS 7150
Head-to-head across core investment metrics: Acton wins 2, Upper Woodstock wins 0. The better choice depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow, growth, affordability, or liquidity, the table below highlights the winner on each metric.
| Metric | Acton | Upper Woodstock |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $480K | - |
| Median unit price | $490K | $985K |
| Gross rental yield (houses) | 4.90% | - |
| Gross rental yield (units) | 3.99% | - |
| 1-year house growth | +21.6% | - |
| 3-year house growth | +30.3% | - |
| Vacancy rate | 2.0% | 6.1% |
| Population | 1,377 | 66 |
Acton vs Upper Woodstock: what the numbers say
For units, Acton sits at a median of $490K against $985K in Upper Woodstock, which makes Acton the more affordable unit market and Upper Woodstock the pricier one.
Rental vacancy is 2.0% in Acton and 6.1% in Upper Woodstock, so landlords in Acton face less competition for tenants. Anything under 2% is generally read as a tight market where tenants compete for homes.
Acton is the bigger suburb, with a population of 1,377 against 66, roughly 21 times the size of Upper Woodstock; a larger suburb usually means a deeper pool of buyers and tenants.
In short: Acton for the tighter rental market. Which matters more depends on whether the investor is buying for cash flow, capital growth or affordability.
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